Daegu charcoal-grilled beef set: Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch

At Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch (고기9단 침산직영점) in Daegu’s Chimsan-dong, I grilled beef over charcoal. I ordered half portions of hanger steak and flower rib, along with the 9dan Set, which let me try several meal dishes together.

Where is the restaurant, and is parking convenient?

The restaurant is on the second floor of the building at 197 Chimsannam-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu.

There was a large parking area beneath the building, so it was easy to park.

Is it suitable for family meals or group gatherings?

There were many tables inside, including four-person and group tables. It seemed suitable for gatherings where several people come together, such as family meals or work dinners.

There was also a playroom for children. I thought it could be a good option for families looking for a place to eat with children.

What did I order, and how much did it cost?

I ordered a half portion of hanger steak for ₩54,000, a half portion of flower rib for ₩49,000, and the 9dan Set for ₩18,000. The two half portions of beef came on one plate, totaling 500 g. The menu also had a variety of lunch specials.

What were the side dishes and table setup like?

There were eight side dishes: seasoned raw crab, green onion kimchi, cabbage pickles, pickled broccoli, japchae, sweet-and-sour seaweed salad, pickled onions, and salad. Each came on a separate plate, so the setting looked neat, and I generally liked the flavors.

Cutlery, small plates, water cups, shot glasses, and wet wipes were stored under the table. It was convenient to take out what I needed from my seat.

How were the charcoal-grilled hanger steak and flower rib?

I liked the heat of the charcoal, and the temperature felt right for grilling the meat.

I put the hanger steak and flower rib from the shared plate onto the grill.

The hanger steak was chewy, while the flower rib was tender. The meat was juicy too, and I was happy with its texture. I ate it with green onion kimchi, wasabi, pickled onions, or jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles).

What comes with the 9dan Set?

For ₩18,000, the 9dan Set came with yukhoe (seasoned raw beef), pork stew, jjolmyeon, rice, and wasabi. I was pleased with the value and range of dishes because I could try several things at once. The yukhoe was salted yukhoe, which I like, and the jjolmyeon was sweet and tangy.

The pork stew had plenty of pork, green onions, onions, and kimchi. It had the tangy flavor of kimchi stew, which suited my taste. With the beef and the set together, the table was plentiful, and I was full by the end.

I also piled plenty of yukhoe onto rice.

Is dessert served after the meal?

After the meal, patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet red beans) was served for dessert. The shaved ice had red beans, cereal, bingsu rice cakes, and fruit, which made a nice finish to the meal.

By the counter, coffee, maesil tea, and puffed rice crackers were available for self-service. I liked the meat’s texture, the varied side dishes, and the 9dan Set, so I would like to come back with my parents next time.